Question

A trout population grew from 4 in 1992 to 16 in 1993 and then to 64 in 1994. If it continued to grow exponentially, approximately how many trout were there in 1995? 100 128 256 320

Answer 1

c. 256

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Answer 2

Answer is 256.

In 1992 the trout population was 4. Thus, initial population of trout is 4. In 1993 it grew to (4)², that is 4×4 = 16, in 1994 it grew (4)³, that is 4×4×4 = 64. This shows the trout has grown exponentially. Therefore, the trout population will be (4)⁴, that is 4×4×4×4 = 256.